Serie A Matchday 18 preview & betting predictions | 24-25 Season

Serie A 2024-25 concludes the year with an exciting lineup of matches on Matchday 18. Lazio host league leaders Atalanta, while Juventus welcome Fiorentina to Turin. Here are our free soccer betting tips for this weekend’s action in Italy’s top flight.

Empoli v Genoa

Sunday, December 29 – 1:00am AEDT – Stadio Carlo Castellani

Empoli sit 11th on the table with 19 points, while Genoa are two places lower with three fewer points. Their last three meetings have all ended in draws, suggesting another stalemate could be likely.

Parma v AC Monza

Sunday, December 29 – 1:00am AEDT – Stadio Ennio Tardini

Parma have dropped to 15th following three straight losses, while Monza remain bottom of the table with just one win this season. Monza’s poor away form—winless in five—suggests Parma is poised to capitalise on their home advantage.

Cagliari v Inter Milan

Sunday, December 29 – 5:00am AEDT – Sardegna Arena

Champions Inter Milan, sitting third, aim to continue their four-game winning streak against relegation-threatened Cagliari, who just suffered a third consecutive loss. Marcus Thuram leads the Golden Boot race with 12 goals, and online bookmakers are offering +120 for him to find the net again.

Lazio v Atalanta

Sunday, December 29 – 7:45am AEDT – Stadio Olimpico

League leaders Atalanta, chasing a 12th straight win, visit fourth-placed Lazio. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice in Atalanta’s late win over Empoli, with odds of +333 for him to score again.

Udinese v Torino

Sunday, December 29 – 10:30am AEDT – Stadio Friuli

Udinese, in ninth, come off a crucial 2-1 win over Fiorentina, while 12th-placed Torino were hammered by Bologna. Udinese look set to break their winless streak against Torino, who have failed to score in six of their last eight games.

Napoli v Venezia

Sunday, December 29 – 1:00pm AEDT – Diego Armando Maradona Stadium

After slipping to second place, Napoli aim to pressure Atalanta with a win over Venezia, who rose to 19th after beating Cagliari. Andre-Frank Anguissa has scored in two straight games, with +450 for the Cameroonian midfielder to continue his streak.

Juventus v Fiorentina

Sunday, December 29 – 3:00pm AEDT – Juventus Stadium

Juventus, in sixth, snapped a four-game draw streak with a 2-1 win over Monza, while Fiorentina fell to fifth after consecutive losses. Back Juventus to secure a vital win at home against the struggling Viola.

AC Milan v AS Roma

Sunday, December 29 – 7:45pm AEDT – Giuseppe Meazza Stadium

Eighth-placed Milan edged Verona before the break, while Roma, in 10th, thrashed Parma. The Rossoneri are unbeaten in six home games against Roma, making them favourites to prevail once again.

Como v Lecce

Monday, December 30 – 4:30am AEDT – Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium

Como, in 16th,hosts 14th-placed Lecce, who hold a slim one-point advantage. On the rise under coach Cesc Fabregas, Como should take all three points against Lecce, who are struggling to find form.

Bologna v Hellas Verona

Monday, December 30 – 7:45am AEDT – Stadio Renato Dall’Ara

Bologna, in seventh, eased past Torino 2-0, while Verona, in 17th, fell to Milan. Back Bologna to secure another home win and deny Verona a much-needed goal.

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